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29th January 2021 - Consultation on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Proposed Fees West Berkshire

Consultation on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Proposed Fees West Berkshire. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 - Section 70 (1). Hackney Carriage and Private Hire proposed fees

29th January 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Poster

COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Poster. A poster highlighting the various COVID-19 vaccine scams circulating and advice on how to protect yourself against scams and where to report.

27th January 2021 - 'Be Scam Aware' Word Search

'Be Scam Aware' Word Search. Have a go at our 'Be Scam Aware' word search just for fun, or complete your word search be entered in our prize draw to win one of our Truecall blockers. Closing date 28th February 2021.

25th January 2021 - Investment COVID Scam

Investment COVID Scam. Scammers are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic by targeting savers with online adverts claiming their money will be invested in Covid-19 "vaccine bonds".

21st January 2021 - Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions

Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions. Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) enforces weight restriction orders made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

20th January 2021 - Are You Tired of Scam Phone Calls?

Are You Tired of Scam Phone Calls? Did you know that scam calls are now outnumbering legitimate telephone calls on both landlines and mobile phones. These types of calls are causing financial loss to the victim as well as psychological harm to them and their loved ones. There are a number of methods you can employ to reduce or completely stop these types of calls.

15th January 2021 - Advice to Pet Owners – what the law says about taking your pet for grooming.

Advice to Pet Owners – what the law says about taking your pet for grooming. The latest lock down is because we need to prevent transmission of the virus. We need to stay at home - there are of course exemptions, food shopping, exercising your pet - but we must remember every time we leave our homes we are at risk of transmitting or catching the virus. You may also leave your home to take your pet to the vets if he or she is unwell. You can also take your pet to the groomers for welfare purposes – only.

18th January 2021 - Wokingham trader convicted of unfair trading ordered to pay compensation.

Wokingham trader convicted of unfair trading ordered to pay compensation. Saeed Sajjad Qureshi, aged 33, of Romsey Road, Reading, was convicted at Reading Magistrates Court on 8th January 2021 after pleading guilty to one offence under Regulation 8 of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.  Mr Qureshi was ordered to pay a payment of £2,000 to the victim.

18th January 2021 - PRODUCT RECALL. Precautionary recall of a limited number of Pedigree Complete Dry Chicken and Vegetables and Pedigree Mixer products.

PRODUCT RECALL. Precautionary recall of a limited number of Pedigree Complete Dry Chicken and Vegetables and Pedigree Mixer products. Mars Petcare has announced a recall of select batches.

18th January 2021 - PRODUCT RECALL. Precautionary recall of a specific batch of CHAPPIE Complete Chicken & Wholegrain Dry Dog Food - 3Kg products.

PRODUCT RECALL. Precautionary recall of a specific batch of CHAPPIE Complete Chicken & Wholegrain Dry Dog Food - 3Kg products. Mars Petcare has announced a recall of the following batch of CHAPPIE Complete Chicken & Wholegrain Dry Dog Food.
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